Cimarron Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/cm

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cimarron Elementary School, located in Palmdale, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Palmdale School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a structured curriculum and district resources, Cimarron aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, focusing on both core subjects like literacy and mathematics as well as social-emotional well-being.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student-centered education and parent-teacher collaboration. As part of the broader Palmdale School District, Cimarron Elementary focuses on implementing educational strategies that cater to a diverse student population, ensuring that every learner has access to the tools necessary for achievement. Through its various programs and staff dedication, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential within their local community.

498

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cimarron Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	384
Black	64
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
384 (77.1 %)
Black
64 (12.9 %)
White
25 (5.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.2 %)
American Indian
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palmdale Elementary
Phone:	(661)285-9780
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/cm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cimarron Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cimarron Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	49%
Male	254	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)